Eyeshield 21

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Sena (American Football) and Hinata (Volleyball) are a complete beginner in the sport. However, they each have a special trait that let them shine within the game and leave the crowd speechless. Sena's running speed allow him to pass through any opponent, while Hinata's jumping ability allows him to spike the ball through any blocker. Both mangas contain very similar themes and styles. They both are a must read for any shounen lover. If you loved Eyeshield 21, you will surely enjoy High Kyuu! 

The path to growth in the sport 

Haikyuu and Eyeshield 21 have very similar setups and flows, both manga are about a diamond in the rough in their respective sports joining a pretty normal high school club and steadily growing to become one of the best players in their sports. Haikyuu is on the realistic side while Eyeshield 21 is totally out there. 

If you're a fan of Haiykuu and or have watched the anime you will get the same excitement and more from reading Eyeshield 21. It honestly has a lot more to offer along with its great art by Murata Yusuke, artist behind One Punch Man, which also helps envelop the reading into each game. All the characters are great and are very likeable and each game ties in with the struggles of the game. Anyways this is a great read and you don't even need to know what American Football is to understand what is happening so don't worry, you definitely won't regret reading it. 

The main character are very similar scared and very protective the do anything to protect the ones they love. The build up and changes and problems faced in story allow the character to develop and in that sense this story is very similar. 

Both series have a hapless loser protagonist who becomes part of a group initially against his will and in doing so forms bonds and grows as a person. Together they face increasingly formidable opponents as the series increases in seriousness and intensity, with themes of teamwork, friendship, and hard work become becoming major elements. Although the overall subjects of the series are different, the structure, character types, and themes are remarkably similar. 

It's really difficult not to make parallels between Eyeshield 21 and Katekyo Hitman Reborn. For me, at least. The protagonists are quite similar: Dame Tsuna who doesn't display tremendous skill for anything, but has a big heart and Sena, and often bullied high school student also with a big heart. Both manga deal with the growth and maturation of the main character whilst making great friends on the way. Tsuna and Sena also look quite similar. Though the universes both deal with are vastly different and some themes vary, there's a very similar large underlying. Both series are fun to read and have memorable characters. 

Sports series with a protagonist who starts out knowing nothing about the sport and ends up joining the team for frivolous reasons but ends up becoming a key player. Both have a fair volume count but span a single year, tracking their progress with a specific tournament goal in mind; both also stress the value of teamwork and hard work while also presenting well-rounded supporting characters and members of opposing teams to make every single one of them endearing. 

Eyeshield 21 and Slam Dunk have everything that makes sports manga so compelling: tons of humor, a large and very well-defined cast, significant character development, tons of matches, and (of course) a win-or-die national tournament. And, you'll be taught the rules and strategies of the manga's respective sport as the main character learns about the game himself. You'll be laughing, cheering, and (if you're like me!) sniffling through the pages. If you're upset you finished the manga and have nothing else to read, do yourself a favor and read this one. 

If you liked Eyeshield 21, you will definitely appreciate the humor in Kuroko no Basuke. Both feature light-hearted yet competitive atmospheres, and Kuroko no Basuke puts an interesting twist in the over-used (yet still so dear to my heart) weak-character-discovers-a-sport-and-becomes-a-star theme. Instead of featuring a weak character who is struggling to find where he belongs, Kuroko no Basuke has a character who seems weak, but is actually very grounded and secure in his abilities and his future. In any case, his "weak" stature is actually his secret weapon in basketball. Kuroko's blank stares and invisible presence are also to die for. The chapters in both of these mangas fly by, so be sure not to let the length of either one put you off. You just can't miss either of them. read more 

Both have same styles of humour and "shonen sports moves" - questionable moves and techniques that attract shonen fans but are mostly likely impossible to do in real life. Both of them have a relatively similar storyline as well with the protagonist's team aiming for the top by defeating several incredibly strong opponents. 

Both Sports. Tennis and Football. Both talk about working hard to be the best Both have a lot of chapters both fun to read Fun to Marathon. 

Sport mangas with oposite main characters. While in eyeshield is a total loser that step by step gets better, in PoT the main char. is a total genius who get his school to the top (obviously with the help of his friends). 

Similarities: Both have main characters who are timid but wants to change. Both are discovered for their hidden talent. The talent, being speed. Difference: Eyeshield21 has 333 chapters. Dogashi Kaden has 13 chapters only. Instead of American Football, the sports is basketball. 

Train hard and you will be able to do what seemed impossible. That is the main thought is both of these series. Although they center around a different sport (solo vs group), they goal that both main characters want to achieve is become better in order to beat their enemies and win the championship. To achieve this goal, they have to be stubborn and need to have a lot of determination. The maincharacters will do everything to reach there goal. If you like exciting show-offs and intense training, than both of these series are perfect for you! 

Both Eyeshield and Whistle have boys who never give up and apparently born with natural talent for a sport (Eyeshield - football, Whistle - soccer). The both have a genius senpai that support their kouhis (though in different ways) and coaches that were once professionals. If you liked one you'll definitely like the other  

Central theme, plot, and the characters are all very similar. Both protagonists are clumsy and a complete beginner in the sport. But they both have a special trait that let them shine and leave the crowd in awe. With each match, they grow gaining new friends and rivals along the way.